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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 402.42 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 402.42 and 152.37 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 402.42 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/402.42 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 402.42 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 61,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,316.74/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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